Japanese Conversation · Level 45
90 words
Japanese word
矢印
Pronunciation
Romajiyajirushi
Meaning
- nounarrow
Example
画面の矢印を見ます。ga men no ya jirushi o mi ma su
I look at the arrow on the screen.
More examples
地図の矢印に従って進みます。chi zu no ya jirushi ni shitaga tte susu mi ma su
I follow the arrow on the map.
Core concept
It is a pointed sign that guides attention toward a direction, location, or next step.
Common phrases
矢印の向きya jirushi no mu ki
direction of the arrow
矢印に従うya jirushi ni shitaga u
follow the arrow
矢印をクリックするya jirushi o ku ri kku su ru
click the arrow
Definition in Japanese
方向や位置、進む先などを指し示す矢形の記号。hō kō ya i chi susu mu saki na do o sa shi shime su ya gata no ki gō
Word origin
矢印 (yajirushi) is a Japanese compound of 矢 (ya, "arrow") and 印 (shirushi, "mark"), referring to an arrow-shaped sign.
Usage tips
- English speakers also use arrow for keyboard controls such as the up arrow and left arrow, linking the visible sign with movement through a digital space.